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Staples, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Staples – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945816   NAID File Unit: 38945814     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452381

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ROXBURY

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38945816

NAID File Unit: 38945814

Microform: M1817

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